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Johnson scores 19 as Rhode Island knocks off Northeastern 85-77

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — RJ Johnson’s 19 points off of the bench helped lead Rhode Island to an 85-77 victory over Northeastern on Monday night. Johnson had six assists for the Rams (9-4). Alex Crawford scored 12 points and added nine rebounds. Damone King also scored 12 points. Ryan Williams finished with 21 points and ... Read More »

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Sparks has 26 in Fairfield’s 121-58 victory over City College of New York

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Braden Sparks’ 26 points helped Fairfield defeat City College of New York 121-58 on Monday night. Sparks shot 9 for 17, including 6 for 11 from beyond the arc for the Stags (8-5). Declan Wucherpfennig added 20 points and 13 rebounds. Halon Rawlins finished with 13 points. The Beavers were led ... Read More »

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Grebenkin, Grundstrom lead Flyers to 5-2 win over Canucks

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nikita Grebenkin had a goal and an assist, Carl Grundstrom also scored, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Monday night. Grebenkin and Grundstrom were part of a new-look fourth line for Philadelphia, which has struggled to get much production from the unit for most of the season. Rodrigo ... Read More »

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Georgetown beats Coppin State 97-67 as Hoyas coach Ed Cooley sits out due to one-game suspension

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Julius Halaifonua scored 20 points, and Georgetown beat Coppin State 97-67 on Monday night as the Hoyas were without coach Ed Cooley due to his one-game suspension. Cooley was suspended on Sunday for one game after throwing a water bottle into the stands at the end on an 80-77 loss to Xavier ... Read More »

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Vokietaitis scores 22, Pope adds 21 to help Texas beat Maryland-Eastern Shore 94-71

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Matas Vokietaitis had 22 points and eight rebounds, Jordan Pope hit five 3-pointers and finished with 21 points, and Texas never trailed Monday night in its 94-71 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore. Vokietaitis, a 7-foot sophomore who transferred from Florida Atlantic, made 4 of 5 from the field and hit a career-high ... Read More »

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Wagler powers No. 20 Illinois past Missouri 91-48 for biggest blowout in Braggin’ Rights rivalry

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Freshman guard Keaton Wagler made a career-best five 3-pointers and scored 22 points to lead No. 20 Illinois to a 91-48 rout of Missouri on Monday night. Andrej Stojakovic returned from a first-half injury to score 16 points, and Tomislav Ivisic added 14 points as the Fighting Illini (9-3) rolled to ... Read More »

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Winter, Rapp combine for 36 points as Wisconsin beats Central Michigan 88-61

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nolan Winter and Austin Rapp combined to score 36 points as Wisconsin beat Central Michigan 88-61 on Monday. Winter had 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting to go with eight rebounds. He entered the game with six double-doubles, tied for 11th in the country. Rapp also had 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting ... Read More »

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Dancier’s 21 points, 12 boards help Coastal Carolina beat Saint Joseph’s 68-62

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — AJ Dancier scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Coastal Carolina beat Saint Joseph’s (PA) 68-62 on Monday night. Rasheed Jones scored 17 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the Coastal Carolina (8-6). Josh Beadle had 17 points. The Hawks (7-5) were led by Derek Simpson, who recorded 18 points, ... Read More »

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Caleb Wilson leads No. 12 North Carolina to season-high point total in 99-51 rout of East Carolina

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Caleb Wilson had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 12 North Carolina had its highest point total of the season in a 99-51 victory over East Carolina on Monday night. Wilson also had four blocks and three steals, while Henri Veesaar finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Luka ... Read More »

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No. 17 Kansas uses balanced scoring to defeat Davidson 90-61

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Tre White and Flory Bidunga each had 18 points and eight rebounds as No. 17 Kansas used balanced scoring to beat Davidson 90-61 on Monday night. Six players finished in double figures for the Jayhawks (10-3), including all five starters. Bryson Tiller added 11 points and Jamari McDowell scored 10. Melvin ... Read More »

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Jaylen Brown scores 31 points as Celtics rally past Pacers 103-95

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his game-high 31 points in the final quarter and the Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Derrick White finished with 19 points, and Payton Pritchard and Anfernee Simons each had 11 for Boston, which ... Read More »

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